DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE JSS1 TIME: 1½ hours
Instructions: Answer all questions in section A and B
SECTION A (Objective Test: choose the correct option from a-d) (30 Marks)

1. Which of the following is true about entrepreneur as a factor of production

(a) Converts natural resources to products (b) Is paid based on man hour
(c) Must have 100% shares of the business (d) Is involved in decision making
2. The reward for land as a factor of production is _____
(a) Interest (b) Loss (c) Rent (d) Wages
3. One of the following is the function of a farm manager _____
(a) Direct day-to-day farm activities (b) Process and package farm produce
(c) Operates tractor on the farm (d) Cultivates the soil
4. Wage is a reward granted to _____
(a) Capital (b) Land (c) Labour (d) Entrepreneur
5. Which of the following factors of production can be used as collateral for securing loan from
the banks
(a) Capital (b) Labour (c) Land (d) Management
6. All but one of the following are the characteristics of weed
(a) Resistance (b) Mulching (c) Persistence (d) Parasitic
7. The botanical name of bahama grass is _____
(a) Cynodondactylon (b) Axonopuscompressus (c) Boerhivadiffusa (d) Chromolaenaodorata
8. Which of the following is not an importance of weed to a farmer
(a) controls soil erosion (b) harbours crop diseases (c) source of animal feed (d) serves as
cover crop
9. A feature of weed dispersed by water is the possession of _____
(a) Colourful fruit (b) Feathery nuts (c) Light weight (d) Powdery seed
10.The major side effect of chemical method of weed control is that, it _____
(a) Destroys the natural ecosystem (b) Exposes the soil to direct heat (c) Introduces toxic
wastes into the soil (d) Leads to soil and water pollution
11.The chemical used to control all forms of pest is called ___
(a) Pesticides (b) Insecticides (c) Rodenticides (d) Fungicides
12._____ is an example of field to store pest
(a) Grasshopper (b) Eelworm (c) Weevil (d) Thrips
13.The following are characteristics of seeds dispersed by wind EXCEPT
(a) They are usually small and light in weight (b) The seeds are covered with hair
(c) The seeds are normally water proof (d) Seeds are flat
14.The weeds that complete their life cycle in more than two years are known as _____
(a) Peculiar weeds (b) Annual weeds (c) Biennial weeds (d) Perennial weeds
15.The use of cover crop to control weeds is said to be _____
 (a) Cultural method (b) Physical method (c) Mechanical method (d) Biological method
16.Animals that are reared for different purpose on the farm are known as _____
(a) Wild animal (b) Domestic animal (c) Farm animal (d) Pet animals.
17.The following are examples of farm animals EXCEPT
(a) Fish (a) Goat (a) Sheep (a) Tiger
18.Animals use for ploughing, harrowing, ridging are referred to as _____
(a) Labor animal (a) Farm animals (a) Draught animal (a) Industrious animal,
19.Animals that are used as means of transportation of agricultural product on the farms
referred to as _____
(a) Beast of burden (a) Work animals (a) Dairy animal (a) Guard animal
20.Animals domesticated or tamed and used for protecting life and property from danger are
termed as______
(a) Aquatic animal (a) Dairy animal (a) Pet animal (a) Guard animal
21.Animals that are polled are animals that ______
(a) have horns (a) have hoof (a) does not have horn (a) does not have udder
22.Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a goat
(a) They produce the best milk free from cholesterol (a) They mature early and can breed
anytime of the year (a) They are prone to stress and the rate of cannibalism is high(a)
Production of brown or tainted shelled eggs
23.Tse-tse flies serve as vectors of disease called _____
(a) Brucellosis (a) Mastitis (a) Bloat (a) Trypanosomiasis
24.Animals that give birth to their young ones alive and equally feed their young ones with milk
from their mammary glands are called ______
(a) Mammals (b) Humans (c) non mammals (d) Monkeys
25.The largest compartment of the ruminant animal’s stomach where food swallowed is
temporarily stored is known as the ____
(a) Rumen (b) Reticulum (C) Omasum (d) Abomasum
26.The smallest compartment of the ruminant animal’s stomach that functions in antiperistalsis
movement of food swallowed is known as the____
(a) Rumen (b) Reticulum (C) Omasum (d) Abomasum
27.Which of the following animal produces pelt___
(a) Sheep (b) Pig (c) Goat (d) Rabbit
28.Wool, horns, hooves, bones, blood, manure are all by product of _____
(a) Sheep (b) Pig (c) Goat (d) Rabbit
29.Based on habitat, farm animals can be classified into_____
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
30.Animals that live, feed and breed in water bodies are called ______
(a) Terrestrial animals (b) Aquatic animals (c) Arboreal animals (d)Temperate animals
31.Agriculture is important to the national economy because it provides ____
(a) Clothing for man (b) Employment for youths (c) Feed for livestock (d) Food for farmers
32.Which of the following is not an advantage of mixed farming?
(a) Animal droppings enrich the farmland (b) It provides income for the farmer
(c) It is capital intensive (d) It provides both meat and crops for man.
33.An horticulturist can practice the following EXCEPT
(a) Floriculture (b) Heliculture(c) Olericulture (d) Pomology
34.Subsistence farmers mostlypractice_____
(a) Alley farming (b) Monocropping (c) Mixed cropping (d) Crop rotation
35.The part of plant used for manufacturing food is ______
(a) Root (b) Leaf (c) Stem (d) Flower
36.Subsistence farming can be appropriately described as planting of crops and rearing of
livestock
(a) For the benefit of the whole country (b) As export for earning foreign exchange
(c) For the benefit of the community only (d) For the benefit of the farmer and his family
37.Which of these is an industrial raw materials __
(a) Chocolate (b) Cotton (c) Margarine (d) Paper
38.Which of the following forms of agriculture deals with the keeping of bees
(a) Apiculture (b) Aquaculture (c) Horticulture (d) Silviculture
39.A monocotyledonous plant possesses the following EXCEPT
(a) Fibrous root system (b) One seed leaf (c) two cotyledons (d) Parallel veined leaf
40.The following are characteristics of dicots EXCEPT
(a) Hypogeal germination (b) Epigeal germination (c) Two seed leaves (d) Net venation
41.An example of legume is _______ (a) Rice (b) Cowpea (c) Yam (d) Cassava
42.Bacteria are found in the roots nodules of _____
(a) Cereals (b) Fruits (c) Legumes (d) Vegetables
43.Cereals are cultivated by planting their _____
(a) Seeds (b) Fruits (c) Roots (d) Leaves
44._____ is commonly used as spice or/ and medicine
(a) Yam (b) Ginger (c) Cassava (d) Cocoyam
45.Plants that germinate with two cotyledons are called ____
(a) Monocots (b) Dicots (c) Annuals (d) Ephemerals
46.The following are crops damaged by grasshoppers except?
(a) Cassava (b) Yam (c) Cowpea (d) Kola
47. _____ is used to apply chemical to farmland
(a) Watering can (b) Bucket (c) Sprayer (d) Bowl
48.Chemicals used for controlling weeds are called _____
(a) Fungicides (b) Nematicides (c) Herbicides (d) Weedicides
49.The following are biting and chewing insects except _____
(a) Aphid (b) Beetle (c) Cricket (d) Grasshopper
50.The common method of weed control adopted in small scale farms is done by the use of
(a) Cropping system (b) Cultivation system (c) Hoe and cutlass (d) Natural enemies
51.The major side effect of biological method of weed control is that the predators
(a) Can compete with crops for nutrient (b) Can increase soil microbial activity
(c) May damage cultivated crop (d) May destroy the soil structure
52.Which of the following farm tools is not used during weeding___
(a) Cutlass (b) Handfork (c) Hoe (d) Sickle
53.Mechanical method of weed control includes the following except___
(a) Handpulling (b) Weeding with hoe (c) Mulching (d) Flooding
54.Any deliberate effort made by man to eliminate weed seeds or stop weed growth is called (a)
Cultural control method (b) Weed control (c) Biological weed control (d) Chemical control
method
55._____ is an unwanted plant growing in a place (a) Sedges (b) Weed (c) Grasses (d) Legumes
56.All the following organisms are referred to as rodent except _____ (a) Squirrel (b)
Grasshopper (c) Grasscutter (d) Mice
57.Agricultural pests can be classified into (a)1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
58.Mistletoe affect which of the following plant (a) Kola (b) Cereals (c) Pulses (d) Cassava
59.Using classification by habitat, weeds can be said to have how many habitat
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
60.Entrepreneur can also be referred to as _____ (a) Boss (b) Leader (c) Manager (d) Director
 MARK GUIDE
(AGRIC. SCIENCE)

SECTION B (ESSAY QUESTIONS)

SECTION 1
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER AT LEAST ONE QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION
1a. Define agriculture 1 mark
b. In a tabular form, differentiate between the two types of agriculture with at least five difference
5 marks
c. Define the following terms
i. Horticulture 2 marks
ii. Apiculture 2 marks
2a. Define farm animal and list five (5) forms of farm animals 3 ½ marks
b. List five (5) factors affecting the distribution of farm animals in Nigeria 2 ½ marks
c. State four (4) characteristics each of the following animals
i. Cattle 2 marks
ii. Rabbit 2 marks
SECTION 2
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER AT LEAST TWO QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION
1a. Define weed and mention two examples of epiphytic weed 2 marks
b. State five (4) characteristics of weeds 2 marks
c. List and explain four methods of weed control 6 marks
2a. What is a pest organism 1 mark
b. List the three (3) classification of insect pest based on feeding habit 1 ½ marks
ci. Define weed dispersal 1 mark
ii. List five (5) methods of weed dispersal and explain any four (4) 6 ½ marks
3a. What is production 1 mark
b. List four (4) factors of production and their rewards 4 marks
c. Write short note on the following
i. Fixed capital 1 mark
ii. Working capital 1 mark
iii. Entrepreneur 1 mark
iv. Land 1 mark
v. Labour 1 mark
 DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION
MAKING GUIDE SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CLASS: J S S 1

OBJECTIVE TEST ANSWERS

1D 2C 3A 4C 5C 6B 7A 8B 9C 10 D
11 A 12 C 13 C 14 D 15 A 16 C 17 D 18C 19 A 20 D
21 C 22 A 23 D 24 A 25 A 26 B 27 D 28 A 29 A 30 B
31 B 32 C 33 B 34 C 35 B 36 D 37 B 38 A 39 C 40 A
41 B 42 C 43A 44 B 45 B 46 D 47 C 48 C 49 B 50 C
51 C 52 D 53 C 54B 55 B 56 B 57 B 58 A 59 C 60 C

ESSAY ANSWERS (SECTION 1)

1A. Agriculture can be defined as the art and science which deals with the growing of crops and rearing of animals for
man’s use. Any correct definition = 1 mark

1B
SUBSISTENCE COMMERCIAL

It requires small capital/finance It requires large capital

Mixed cropping is mostly practiced Sole/mono-cropping is usually practiced

There is limited used of agro-chemicals e.g pesticides and It uses agro-chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers
fertilizers.

Unimproved varieties of crops and breeds of animals are used Improved varieties of crops and breeds of animals are
used

There is little or no surplus for sale. Produce is mainly for sale or export

It involves the use of crude/traditional tools such as hoes, Most operations of commercial agriculture are
machetes/cutlasses, mechanized

It involves mainly the production of food crops. It involves mainly the production of economic crops

It is done on small scattered land. It involves the cultivation of large hectares of land

It uses family/unskilled labour. It makes used of hired/paid and skilled labour

Yield/Output is low. 10. Yields are high

Any five notable differences = 5 marks

CIHorticulture: This is scientific study and practice of cultivating vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants for profit and
pleasure. Correct definition = 2 marks
CIIApiculture: This is the art and science of keeping bees to produce honey and other by-products.
Correct definition = 2 marks
2A. Farm animals are animals that are reared by man for different purposes such as food supply, income generation,
clothing materials.
FORMS OF FARM ANIMALS
Farm animals are animals that are reared by man for different purposes such as food supply, income generation,
clothing materials
1. Work Animals
2. Dairy Animals
3. Guard Animals
4. Poultry
5. Pets
6. Aquatic Animals Correct definition @ 1 mark and 5 examples @ 2 ½ marks = 3 ½ marks
2B. FACTORS AFFECTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FARM ANIMALS
1. Religious belief
2. Cultural belief
3. Social belief
4. Availability of pastures
5. Climate
6. Pests and diseasesAny correct 5 factors @ ½ mark = 2 ½ marks
CI. CHARACTERISTICS OF CATTLE
i. Cattle are ruminant animals.
ii. They are large -bodied animals.
iii. They feed on herbage and pasture.
iv. A female calves once in a year with one calf per parturition.
v. They have large udder with four glands .
vi. They have four pairs of hoofs on each limb.
vii. Beef cattle are lighter than the dairy type. Any correct four @ ½ mark = 2 marks

II. CHARACTERISTICS OF RABBIT

1) They are prolific animals that can produce up to four times in a year.
2) They are easy to house, handle and manage.
3) They reach maturity weight in about 5-6 months.
4) Rabbit meat is of good quality, more delicious and nutritious than that of chicken.
5) They are prone to stress and the rate of cannibalism is high.
6) Rabbits are monogastrics and eat mainly green plant food and sometimes concentrates feeds.
7) They have small body size.
8) They have short gestation period of between 31- 32 days.
9) They are coprophagous, i.e they eat their faeces.Any correct four @ ½ mark = 2 marks

SECTION 2
1A. Weeds are plants growing where they are not wanted or cultivated. Examples of epiphytic weed include striga, dodder
and mistletoe. Correct definition @ 1mark and 2 examples @ 1 mark = 2 marks
B. CHARACTERISTICS OF WEEDS
1. Weeds produce many seeds.
2. They can survive in adverse soil condition.
3 . They grow very fast.
4. They have the ability to survive adverse soil and climatic conditions.
5. The seeds can remain dormant in the soil for a long time.
6 They are easily dispersed e.g by wind, animals, etc.
7. Seeds of weeds are highly viable.
8. They are resistant to trampling.
9. They produce large quantities of pollen grains/ high reproductive capacity.
10. Most weeds are wind- pollinated. Any 4 characteristics @ ½ mark = 2 marks
CI. METHODS OF WEED CONTROL
A. Mechanical/physical weed control: It refers to any method that involves the use of farm equipments and tools to
control weeds.
B. Chemical weed control: This involves the use of chemicals to control weeds. The chemical used to control
weeds are called HERBICIDES while the machine used is called SPRAYER.
C. Cultural weed control:It involves the use of routine farm practices without the use of tools.
D. Biological weed control:This is the use of natural enemies or living organisms like plants, animals, insects and
micro-organisms to control weeds.Correct 4 methods @ ½ mark and quality explanation @ 1 mark each = 6
marks
2A. Pest Is any living organism that can cause economic damage to cultivated crops, animals and man.Correct definition
= 1 mark
B. CLASSIFICATION OF INSECT PEST BASED ON FEEDING HABIT
1. Piercing and sucking insect pests
2. Biting and chewing insect pests
3. Boring insect pests. Correct 3 methods @ ½ mark = 1 ½ marks
CI.Weed Dispersal:This is the process by which seeds of weeds, fruits and propagules are carried from one place to
another through one agent or the other. Correct definition = 1 mark
II. AGENTS OF WEED DISPERSAL
1. Man and animals: Weed seeds possess adhesive hook or sticky structure on their walls which stick to people or
skin of animals and hence, are carried to other places.
2. Water:The fruits of weeds dispersed by water are normally water proof and they are light and hollow which
enhances their ability and strength respectively.
3. Wind:Some weeds have fruits/seeds with special structures which adapt them to wind dispersal
4. Explosive mechanism: Some weeds possess pods which when dry explode and scatter on the field. It can also
exist in weeds whose fruits are capsule.
5. Farm tools, machines and implement: Tools and implements used in bush clearing and land preparation may
have seeds of weeds stuck on them. If they are not properly cleaned and washed before been used on other farm,
they may transfer seeds of weeds to the new area. Correct 5 agents @ ½ mark and 4 quality
explanation @ 1 mark = 6 ½ marks
3A.Production is the process of manufacturing goods and providing services. OR Production refers to all the economic
activities which result in the creation of goods and services OR Production is the creation of utility OR Production is the
transformation of raw materials into semi-finished or finished products. (1mark). Any correct definition = 1 mark

B(I) Land – Rent

(ii) Labour – Wage/Salary
(iii) Capital – Interest
(iv) Entrepreneur – Profit/Loss Correct 4 factors with corresponding rewards = 4 marks

CI. Fixed capital: These are items or materials which are not used up during production. E.g. Farm buildings, Motor
vehicles, Farm tools and implement, Land etc.Correct definition = 1 mark

2. Working/variable: These are assets which are used up during production. E.g. Water, Drugs, Feeds, Cash in hand,
Fertilizers etc.Correct definition = 1 mark

3. Entrepreneur Is the factor that organizes and coordinates the human and material resources in the production of
goods and services. The reward for his services is PROFIT.Correct definition = 1 mark

4. Land It refers to where productive activities are carried out. Land also includes soil, minerals, water and vegetation.
Hence, it is a primary factor of production. The reward for land is RENT.Correct definition = 1 mark

5. Labour means all human efforts physical or mental, skilled or unskilled directed toward the production of economic
goods and services. The reward of labour is WAGES AND SALARIES.Correct definition = 1 mark

BY: MOREBISE, AKINMOLA SOLOMON

JALINGO CAMPUS, TARABA STATE.
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